Aaron Bowles will present a lecture on the American Impressionists. Times are 6:30-8:00 PM at TAG Gallery.

As the artwork of the French Impressionists began to be transported to the United States in the late nineteenth century, interest in the new painting style exploded, and a generation of American painters made the pilgrimage to study in Europe. When they returned, these artists found a ready market among the newly wealthy Victorians who embraced the light-filled, colorful images in their homes.

Aaron Bowles will present a lecture on the American Impressionists. Times are 6:30-8:00 PM at TAG Gallery.

As the artwork of the French Impressionists began to be transported to the United States in the late nineteenth century, interest in the new painting style exploded, and a generation of American painters made the pilgrimage to study in Europe. When they returned, these artists found a ready market among the newly wealthy Victorians who embraced the light-filled, colorful images in their homes.

There is so much painting inspiration when the garden is flourishing! Bring pictures of your own garden or the one that you want. Translating your sketchbook drawings and photos into an acrylic painting will be the focus of this class. Whether a close-up of your best bloomers or that favorite spot in your garden, we will cover planning the composition and color scheme. Using that concept will be your guide for a successful completed painting. Bring a few favorite photos of your garden (prints please – smart phone screens are too hard to use) and let me help you find best approach to get to the essentials of a subject. For beginners this will serve as a great introduction to start experimenting with acrylic. Our workshop is limited to 12 students, so that everyone receives the best in one-on-one instruction.

Aaron Bowles will present a lecture on the American Impressionists. Times are 6:30-8:00 PM at TAG Gallery.

As the artwork of the French Impressionists began to be transported to the United States in the late nineteenth century, interest in the new painting style exploded, and a generation of American painters made the pilgrimage to study in Europe. When they returned, these artists found a ready market among the newly wealthy Victorians who embraced the light-filled, colorful images in their homes.

Aaron Bowles teaches a workshop that encourages you to examine your own personal reasons for making art. Perhaps the most vexing question for any artist is: what do I paint or draw, sculpt, etc.? What subject matter do I want to use in my work that would have universal appeal? Or do I use a subject at all? Perhaps I want to use lines, shapes and colors to tell my story in an abstract composition. But what IS my story, my personal vision? Indeed, why am I making art at all?? This class will help you answer those questions.

We will delve into your innermost motivations for making art, using group “therapy”, dream and memory recollections, and an examination of your personal experiences and world view. For beginners and seasoned artists who would like to renew their creativity. The result for each artist will be a list of ideas, goals and plans to move forward with. Opening slide lecture – overview of creativity, history of artists’ struggles with creativity; prompts – dreams and memory techniques. One hour opening lecture begins at 9:30AM. Coffee break and then hands on discussion and creative exercise sessions for the rest of the day. We will end with a 15min. group review of your creative ideation, goals & plans.

Aaron Bowles will present a lecture on the American Impressionists. Times are 6:30-8:00 PM at TAG Gallery.

As the artwork of the French Impressionists began to be transported to the United States in the late nineteenth century, interest in the new painting style exploded, and a generation of American painters made the pilgrimage to study in Europe. When they returned, these artists found a ready market among the newly wealthy Victorians who embraced the light-filled, colorful images in their homes.

Welcome to The Tappahannock Artists’ Guild

Tappahannock Art Gallery is your local center for art in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. A cooperative gallery of the Tappahannock Artists' Guild, we create and educate the community through the arts and culture; we promote artists, their art, and cultural opportunities by sharing our common traditions and lifestyles. We aim to Create Art for the Community and a Community for Artists.